Casino
September 18, 2025
Tourist in Las Vegas Shot by a Security Guard Armed Without Authorization
Recently, a tourist visiting Las Vegas was shot by a private security guard, not supposed to have been carrying a weapon. Vacation Gone Wrong Deangelo Sneed of Las Vegas, a 20-year-old security guard working for the company Securitas, is being charged with battery with the use of a deadly weapon and carrying a concealed weapon […]
Casino
September 17, 2025
Las Vegas Starts Big Sales Push to Fight Tourism Slump
Las Vegas plans to launch its first city-wide discount program to spark visitor interest after tourism numbers have dropped for months. Las Vegas Aims to Draw Visitors with Big City-Wide Discounts The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) says “The Fabulous 5-Day Sale” will run from September 22 to September 26, offering short-term deals […]
Industry
September 16, 2025
Clark County Director of Aviation Pushes for Direct Link Between Las Vegas and Japan
James Chrisley, the newest senior director of aviation for Clark County, Las Vegas, says there should be direct flights between the city and Japan, as it is an untapped market for bringing in more international tourists. Chrisley Says Japan is an Untapped Market Following recent successes in attracting Aer Lingus to launch flights between Dublin, […]
Casino
September 15, 2025
Airbnb, GLVSTRA, and Short-Term Rental Operators Fight Clark County
Clark County has a controversial rule that requires a minimum 1,000-foot distance between licensed rental properties. This means securing a license here is tough, leaving hundreds of would-be operators like Sam and Lisa Hankins in limbo. The spouses, who decided to join forces with Airbnb and the Greater Las Vegas Short-Term Rental Association (GLVSTRA), have […]
Casino
September 15, 2025
The Boring Company Suffers Setback After Worker Injured During Operations
An accident at Elon Musk’s The Boring Company has sent a worker to the hospital with a “crushing injury.” A Crushing Emergency Several days ago, The Boring Company, a digging company owned by Musk, had to halt its construction of the Las Vegas tunnel due to a serious work-related accident. Emergency crews dispatched at 10:12 […]
Casino
September 12, 2025
Red Rock Is Planning Future Developments, with Details Forthcoming
Red Rock Resorts has announced further plans to introduce development projects in the coming months and years. The news was confirmed on Wednesday, when Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer at Red Rock, Steve Cootey, said that Las Vegas remains a priority for the company. Red Rock Is Adamant about Plowing More Money […]
Casino
September 11, 2025
Amazon Launches Robotaxi Service Zoox in Las Vegas
Amazon’s Zoox, a ride-hailing robotaxi service, hit the streets on Wednesday, September 10, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is the latest company to join the fray in delivering Americans cheap and autonomous transportation that deals with traffic jitters and allows for comfortable rides from Location A to Location B. Zoox’s Fleet to Hit Streets of […]
Casino
September 10, 2025
Casino Attendance Remains Moribund Throughout August
The casino attendance doldrums in the United States are still ongoing, with August proving another difficult month for the industry. Although sector unemployment has been improving, the fact remains that casino visitations are down by 5.4% in the month and a whopping 17.5% from pre-pandemic levels, as per a report by Jefferies Equity Research and […]
Industry
September 10, 2025
Dina Titus’ FAIR Bet Act Blocked by Rules Committee
Congresswoman Dina Titus from Nevada faced another obstacle in her push to change a debated gambling tax law. On Tuesday, the House Rules Committee chose not to include her Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betting Earnings Taxation Act, also known as the FAIR Bet Act, as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. […]
Casino
September 8, 2025
Las Vegas to Inject $3.65M in NBA Cup and College Football
Las Vegas is reiterating its leading position as a premier sports destination, with tourism leaders giving the green light to millions in funding to bring major events to the city. Namely, the official destination marketing organization that promotes “tourism, conventions, meetings and special events” in Southern Nevada, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), […]
